AFGE Local 2209

VA terminates most of its union contracts, appearing to disregard OPM guidance - Workforce - Government Executive The Veterans Affairs Department announced Wednesday that it is terminating most of its contracts with federal employee unions effective immediately, making it the first agency to formally implement President Trump’s executive order aimed at stripping two-thirds of the federal workforce of their co...

"I was terminated 1 WEEK before the end of my probation period…"

A painter at the VA came into work yesterday, and after several hours of work, checked his email to find that he had been terminated.

“What brought me to the VA was a good job, great benefits, and a welcoming place to work.”

When asked if he had any memorable encounters with veterans on campus, he stated “One guy you know, he was sitting by himself, he looked lost. I had the best conversation with them. I talked to him for probably an hour. And, you know, just learning about his situation, more about his life, and just cool, cool stories.”

These illegal firings of probationary employees are impacting the lives of people who not only put in outstanding work but who truly care for the veterans we serve.

AFGE, Lawmakers Join Forces to Fight Attacks on Veterans’ Care Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., held a press conference outside the Department of Veterans Affairs Feb. 13 to shine a spotlight on veterans suffering from President Trump’s policies, including attack on VA employees, one fourth of whom are veterans.